AMIODARONE TOXICITY Flashcards

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AMIODARONE TOXICITY

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5-13% INCIDENCE
RISKS: 
DOSE > 400MG FOR LONGER THAN 2 MONTHS
 AGE
SURGERY
PULMONARY ANGIOGRAPHY
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TREATMENT OF AMIODARONE TOXICITY

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DRUG WITHDRAWAL

MOST HAVE GOOD PX.

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AMIODARONE PATH

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FOAMY MACROPHAGES

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